Experience

INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College and Career Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Inglewood, California, United States ▪ Coordinated 20 field trips and 15+ campus representative visits for 9th-12th grade Morningside High School students, recruited a diverse group of students to participate, and surpassed the number of students exposed to college campuses by 50% in comparison to the previous year ▪ Oversaw the implementation of school-wide events, such as PSAT Day and College Decision Day, collaborating with educational partners, including parents, to improve student engagement ▪ Assisted 95% of seniors in… Show more ▪ Coordinated 20 field trips and 15+ campus representative visits for 9th-12th grade Morningside High School students, recruited a diverse group of students to participate, and surpassed the number of students exposed to college campuses by 50% in comparison to the previous year ▪ Oversaw the implementation of school-wide events, such as PSAT Day and College Decision Day, collaborating with educational partners, including parents, to improve student engagement ▪ Assisted 95% of seniors in completing a college application and 80% of seniors in submitting a financial aid application through drop-in sessions and scheduled appointments ▪ Responsible for creating newsletters/flyers with updated material to communicate to faculty and staff; updated school website with pertinent information ▪ Collected student data throughout the year to follow-up with students and motivate them to complete the college application process ▪ Participated in a week-long HBCU Tour catered towards 100 high school students and learned how to best support students of colors’ academic goals Show less



College Advising Corps

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• College Advisor

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  UCLA DCAC aims to increase college access and preparation for low-income, first-generation and underserved high school students by providing college preparation workshops for students and families and one-on-one advising opportunities. ▪ Supported 9-12th grade students in 1:1 appointments through zoom by facilitating the college application process and mentoring on career planning, resulting in increasing their confidence ▪ Assesses student needs utilizing surveys and reviewing data in online… Show more DCAC aims to increase college access and preparation for low-income, first-generation and underserved high school students by providing college preparation workshops for students and families and one-on-one advising opportunities. ▪ Supported 9-12th grade students in 1:1 appointments through zoom by facilitating the college application process and mentoring on career planning, resulting in increasing their confidence ▪ Assesses student needs utilizing surveys and reviewing data in online database, GRACE, to help with developing future relevant programming and outreach methods ▪ Hosted 20 workshops for diverse stakeholders including students, parents, and other staff to provide academic support, leading to cultivating a college and career ecosystem Show less



University of California Office of the President

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach and Educational Partnership Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  ▪ Devised strategic social media initiatives to promote college-going and UC preparation for hundreds of high school students who participate in college readiness programming ▪ Used data and knowledge of the university’s diversity and college access goals to inform decision- making and to enhance program management



Educators for Tomorrow

• Undergraduate Student Researcher

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  UCLA Educators for Tomorrow (EFT) is a program dedicated to assisting new generations of educators who are committed to academic excellence, access, opportunity, and equity for underrepresented and underserved communities. -Completed research under the guidance of Graduate Mentor and Coordinator, Larry McDaniel, M.S.Ed. -Developed research skills and designed a research project committed to academic access, equity, and opportunity for underrepresented and underserved… Show more Educators for Tomorrow (EFT) is a program dedicated to assisting new generations of educators who are committed to academic excellence, access, opportunity, and equity for underrepresented and underserved communities. -Completed research under the guidance of Graduate Mentor and Coordinator, Larry McDaniel, M.S.Ed. -Developed research skills and designed a research project committed to academic access, equity, and opportunity for underrepresented and underserved communities -Presented at UCLA's Undergraduate Research Week Show less



Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Chair

  • May 2019 - Jun 2020

  UCLA The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha is to encourage community activism and foster the development of strong leaders who will provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. -Served as Academic Chair, where I coordinated workshops that provide resources to communities of low-income, first generation, or otherwise under-represented backgrounds. -Organized and hosted professional development workshops that ranged in topics from resume-building to financial literacy workshops.… Show more The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha is to encourage community activism and foster the development of strong leaders who will provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. -Served as Academic Chair, where I coordinated workshops that provide resources to communities of low-income, first generation, or otherwise under-represented backgrounds. -Organized and hosted professional development workshops that ranged in topics from resume-building to financial literacy workshops. Open to the UCLA public, these events and this position allowed me to speak on issues that might not otherwise be a topic discussed. Show less



Academic Advancement Program

• Peer Learning Facilitator

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

  University of California, Los Angeles AAP is a program that provides resources to historically underrepresented students in higher education, including but not limited to first generation and low income students. -Facilitated sessions comprised of 5-6 students 6 times a week to create a space for collaborative group learning, encouraging students to think critically and study effectively -Mentored over 100 historically marginalized students, offering them resources to ensure that they succeed personally and adapting my… Show more AAP is a program that provides resources to historically underrepresented students in higher education, including but not limited to first generation and low income students. -Facilitated sessions comprised of 5-6 students 6 times a week to create a space for collaborative group learning, encouraging students to think critically and study effectively -Mentored over 100 historically marginalized students, offering them resources to ensure that they succeed personally and adapting my sessions weekly in response to their preferred learning style -Created supplementary worksheets and hosted review sessions to support peers in understanding content Show less



Jumpstart

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Corps Member

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Jumpstart is a national early education organization working toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. We provide language, literacy, and social-emotional programming for preschool children from under-resourced communities and promote quality early learning for all children. -Lead 1:1 literacy interventions with 15 (3-5 years old) students at a Title I elementary school, facilitating early childhood intervention by working a minimum of 200 hours with… Show more Jumpstart is a national early education organization working toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. We provide language, literacy, and social-emotional programming for preschool children from under-resourced communities and promote quality early learning for all children. -Lead 1:1 literacy interventions with 15 (3-5 years old) students at a Title I elementary school, facilitating early childhood intervention by working a minimum of 200 hours with students -Fostered students’ language and literacy skills by implementing the Jumpstart curriculum and making high-quality early education accessible and preparing students for kindergarten Show less



Los Angeles Public Library

• Libraries
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Library Student Employee

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Angeles Mesa Branch Library The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse communities. -Coordinated events for children, such as book clubs and arts and crafts events, displaying art throughout the library to promote events -Assisted with the coordination of library operations by stacking books and doing clerical work



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities they serve. -As part of their L.A.U.N.C.H. Summer Program, I worked as an intern in the Quality Management department, where I did clerical work such as copying, faxing, and organizing paperwork.